Dave Hebert, Legislative director, American Health Care Association
A claims game
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2008
Providers might not realize how much times have changed. It’s a buyer’s market when it comes to facility insurance policies
Rough waters: rethinking bathing in long-term care
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2008
Bathing often remains a humiliating, even terrifying, experience for residents. Caregivers and vendors are responding
It’s time for the obvious: Raise the retirement age
By
Jeff Petty
Sep 01, 2008
The impending Social Security crunch is not news to anyone. President Bush tried to address the issue right after his re-election, but without success. Unfortunately, it was—and still is—not considered...
Sometimes the real issue is avoiding embarrassment
Sep 01, 2008
Embarrassment can be like a riddle, confounding our senses and reason. While the choices might not be so painful as fighting off wild animals, the pain vs. shame decisions are made quite often in the long-term...
Open wide and say ‘aaah!’
By
Jill Gilbert
Sep 01, 2008
As a general dentist, Kristin Outlan routinely saw dementia patients bussed in to her office from nursing homes and left for hours at a time.
Enjoy the good times—they won’t last forever
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2008
Does it seem like the job’s been a bit extra stressful lately? Maybe the co-workers aren’t stepping up to the plate enough? Is the pressure from above getting to you? Or you’re already...
Teaching old dogs new tricks
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2008
I have to admit that my first visit to a nursing home was less than inspiring…
Taking it to the top
By
Brett Bakshis
Sep 01, 2008
Because of a scarcity of land, one Chicago nursing home turns to its roof for garden space. Residents tend to a variety of plants and flowers
Administrators break $85,000 level
By
Brett Bakshis
Sep 01, 2008
DON national median salary reaches $75,000; SNF managers fare better than some others